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Archer Towers II. Rendering courtesy of Perkins Eastman.

Renderings Reveal 400-Unit Archer Towers II At 163-25 Archer Avenue in Jamaica, Queens

By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

New renderings have been revealed for Archer Towers II, a forthcoming 22-story residential building in downtown Jamaica, Queens. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by BRP Companies, the 353,000-square-foot structure will yield 400-mixed income rental units. The project will also include 2,164 square feet of commercial space and 67 on-site parking spaces for residents. The property is located between 165th Street and Guy Brewer Road.

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Permits Filed for 95-28 147th Place in Jamaica, Queens

By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 13-story residential building at 95-28 147th Place in Jamaica, Queens. Located between 95th Avenue and 97th Avenue, the lot is near the Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue–JFK Airport subway station, served by the E, J, and Z trains. Herman Jacob under East 181st Gardens LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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Permits Filed for 161-10 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica, Queens

By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 14-story mixed-use building at 161-10 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica, Queens. Located at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 162nd Street, the lot is near the Parsons Boulevard subway station, served by the E and F trains. Sandi Silk of Mural Real Estate Partners is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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Photograph of Kathy Hochul, via ny.gov.

The Morgan Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground In Jamaica, Queens

By Max Gillespie

Construction has begun on The Morgan, an eight-story affordable and supportive housing development in Jamaica, Queens. Designed by Amie Gross Architects and developed by Transitional Services for New York, the $32.5 million project will deliver 50 residential units, including 30 supportive units designated for individuals living with serious mental illness. The project is part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s statewide effort to expand mental health housing initiatives.

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Illustration of Jamaica Avenue and 165th Street, via jamaicaplan.nyc.

City Council Approves Jamaica Neighborhood Plan In Jamaica, Queens

By Max Gillespie

The New York City Council has officially approved the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, a rezoning initiative led by the Department of City Planning under the Adams administration. Spanning nearly 230 blocks in Jamaica, Queens, the plan will enable the creation of approximately 12,000 new homes, including 4,000 permanently affordable units, making it the largest Mandatory Inclusionary Housing zone in New York City to date. The plan is also expected to support 7,000 new jobs through over 2 million square feet of new commercial and community facility space.

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